Wish List

Gift Cards

Storage space is extremely limited, so in lieu of toy donations, we strongly encourage donors to consider giving gift cards to places such as:

Target

Toys “R” Us or Babies “R” Us

Wal-Mart

Michael’s

Barnes &Noble

Best Buy

And Visa gift cards are always appreciated!

Gift cards enable our trained Child Life Specialists to purchase toys, craft supplies and gifts when needed throughout the year based on the developmental age and gender of our current patients. In addition to helping us best meet the needs of our patients, gift card donations alleviate the need for us to secure and pay for offsite storage. Please note that grocery store & gas station cards can be given to our families in need. Cash is accepted, as well.

CHOC gladly accepts new toys to help keep our patients entertained and engaged while in the hospital. You may view specific toys we need on our Amazon registry under Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

Many toys are more popular and appropriate for use in the hospital. The hospital is a unique setting, so to meet our needs we ask that all donors please choose from the following items only for your donation. Durable, cleanable toys are most useful in the hospital setting.

Items we cannot accept

Due to infection control guidelines and for the protection of our patients all donations must be newly purchased items. We are not able to utilize used goods.

We are not able to accept the following items:

Stuffed animals

Handmade blankets, hats, socks, etc.

Get well cards

Big items, i.e. bikes, skate boards

VHS tapes

Used toys or collections

Clothing

Delivery information:

Donors may drop off donations in front of our main hospital building at 1201 West La Veta Ave in Orange (except for the month of December). Our valet attendants will accept your donation and provide you with a donation receipt upon request. Donors are not allowed to distribute anything directly to patients or go into any patient care areas, however, staff will distribute as appropriate.

** We are unable to accept donations at the main building in the month of December. For all December donations we ask that you refer to our Holiday Toy Drive information and make plans to deliver your donation directly to the toy drive. We thank you for your understanding.

Toy Donations

CHOC is extremely fortunate to have the wonderful support of the community through donations. We gladly accept donations of brand new toys that can be used in our playrooms, at a patient’s bedside, in our waiting rooms, or as gifts for birthdays, holidays, or other special occasions.